Table of Contents

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Data handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introducing the TRITON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Overview of the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Front and rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Names and functions of objects in the LCD

screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Basic operation of the TRITON . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

1. Selecting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Selecting a page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2. Selecting pages and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Selecting a tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VALUE controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3. Setting a parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 [BANK] keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 [COMPARE] key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Popup buttons and popup menus. . . . . . . . . . . .14 Keyboard input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1. Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2. Connecting audio output devices . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. Connecting audio input devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4. Connecting pedals etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5. Connections to MIDI equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6. Connections to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

7. Connections to a SCSI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

1. Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2. Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Listening to a demo song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

1. Loading the demo song data in Disk mode . . . .18

2. Selecting and playing a demonstration song in Se- quencer mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3. Playing a cue list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting and playing a program . . . . . . . . . . .21

Selecting a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Selecting and playing a combination . . . . . . . .23

Selecting a combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using controllers to modify the sound . . . . . . . .25

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Ribbon controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SW1, SW2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Realtime control knobs [1], [2], [3], [4] . . . . . . . . . . 26 A mode controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 B mode controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 [VALUE] slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ARPEGGIATOR [TEMPO] knob, [GATE] knob, [VELOCITY] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the arpeggiator while you play. . . . . . . . 29

Using the arpeggiator in Program mode. . . . . . . . 29 Settings using controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Settings in the LCD screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the arpeggiator as you play in Combination mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Settings in the LCD screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Re- cording) function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Simple program editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Performance Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Realtime controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Simple combination editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

An example of editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Selecting the program for a timbre. . . . . . . . . . . 35 Adjusting the stereo position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Saving data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Types of data that can be saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Writing to internal memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Writing a program or combination . . . . . . . . . . 38 Writing global settings, user drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Saving on external media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 MIDI data dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Restoring the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Loading the preload data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Program mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About the pages in Program mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playing a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 P0: Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 How a program is organized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

P1: Edit-Basic

Oscillator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Basic program editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

P2: Edit-Pitch

Pitch settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Speaker System specifications

Korg, renowned for its high-quality musical instruments and equipment, has expanded its offerings to include an innovative speaker system designed to elevate the listening and performing experience for musicians and audio enthusiasts alike. The Korg Speaker System delivers impressive sound quality, versatile connectivity, and user-friendly features, making it a desirable addition to any setup.

One of the standout features of the Korg Speaker System is its premium sound reproduction capabilities. It utilizes advanced drivers and dynamic range technology to produce clear, accurate audio across a wide frequency spectrum. This results in deep bass response and crisp highs, ensuring that every detail of the music is heard. Whether for practice, live performances, or casual listening, users can expect high-fidelity sound that enhances their musical experience.

Incorporating modern technologies, the Korg Speaker System often features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for seamless wireless streaming from smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices. This wireless capability not only adds convenience but also encourages greater flexibility in arranging audio setups during gigs or jam sessions. Additionally, various input options, including USB, AUX, and MIDI, ensure compatibility with an array of devices, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres and applications.

Portability is another key characteristic of the Korg Speaker System. Designed with musicians in mind, it often boasts a lightweight, compact build that makes it easy to transport to rehearsals, performances, or even casual gatherings. Some models may come with built-in rechargeable batteries, providing the freedom to perform without being tethered to a power source.

Korg also emphasizes user convenience, offering intuitive controls that allow musicians to adjust settings quickly. Tone controls, volume adjustments, and EQ settings can usually be tweaked effortlessly, enabling users to customize the sound to suit their preferences or the acoustics of the space they are in.

Durability is a hallmark of Korg products, and their speaker systems are no exception. Built with high-quality materials, they are designed to withstand the rigors of regular use. Whether in a studio environment, live on stage, or at home, Korg’s commitment to quality ensures reliability and longevity.

In summary, the Korg Speaker System combines premium sound quality, modern connectivity options, portability, ease of use, and robust construction. These features make it an ideal choice for musicians and audio enthusiasts looking for a versatile and reliable audio solution. Whether enhancing a performance or enjoying music at home, the Korg Speaker System is poised to deliver an exceptional listening experience.
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